OneCardigan for One Thimble: my gift to you!

Let me show you some more OneCardigans from my lovely testers. And let me add that I’ve been so lucky to find such wonderful women from all over the world, each one reading this pattern in her own personal way.

This is partially because of the versatile nature of the pattern and probably the huge size range helped too… and some of them were intrigued by the refashion suggestions I included, as usual, on this pattern.

When I asked them to play with this pattern, becoming the designers, they were happy to start choosing fabrics, layering, gathering old sweaters (some shopping in their closets, others planning a trip to the thrifty shop)

LisaCucicucicoo.com

Lisa said: “Such a versatile garment that can be customized loads of ways to create infinite styles! Every girl needs one of these cardigans. If only there were women’s sizes for this pattern!”

ShellySew Shelly Sew

Shelly said: “This is such a fun, unique, and versatile pattern… and I’m a sucker for a pixie hood!”

Jessica Reynolds

Jessica said: “This pattern is so fun! I love all the options and the fact that you can make a fun whimsical design or something more sophisticated. The directions make it an easy sew with a big impact. I will make many more cardigans for years to come.”

AnneOrange Bettie

Anne said: “Such a fun style! And so many ways to customize!”

NicoleSuper Fun Family

Nicole said: “I love that this pattern can be whimisical or polished, suiting lots off different personalities and ages!”

Mary Aftowski

Mary said: “This pattern is so veraitile. I chose to do a girly girl cardigan this time to wear for Easter….but this pattern can take you everywhere. It can be funky, casual, dressy, classic and so much more.”

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DianeTwo Chicklets Sew Shop

Diane said: “When I first saw this, I knew I just HAD to test for you! I knew it would be the right look for my daughter when I saw the style and she loves it and thinks the hood is “glorious” (her word)! I can’t wait to have time to make one for me now!

I lined the petals connecting them with a double needle stitch and leaving the raw edges and I’m thrilled with how that turned out! The embroidery design is from UrbanThreads.com, and I used webbing and buckle instead of belt.”

PatternWorkshop

All of this wouldn’t have been possible without Lauren’s course PatternWorkshop, that teached me how to draft my patterns directly on my computer, without wasting time and tons of paper. If you like to draft sewing patterns for yourself or your family, I would warmly suggest you to try this workshop: really cheap for the content! And you can work at your own pace, videos and support are there for you… forever (sort of)!

Lorna-Gay KateneYesterday's Rainbows

Lorna said: “I have 3 daughters & made this OneCardigan in 3 different ways & managed to please everyone! That makes me one happy mum!

I love this pattern, It is very versatile & not just for girls! Think Jedi, Ninja’s or Robin Hood or even Arrow! Huge hit for Princesses & Hero’s alike :)”

Rebecca said: “Super creative pattern with an endless wealth of options. A great sew for a beginner or an advanced seamstress who wants a great spring board for her creativity. Loved sewing this!”

Keli

Keli said: “I really enjoyed designing and constructing this little cardigan. It was simple but neat in construction, quick to sew and practical to wear. It was easy to create a unique garment. My littlegirl loves the fantasy feel of the design and the feminine petal skirt – twirling is very important when your are four! I will be making more of these for her Kindergarten clothing!”

ElizabethOlive Ashby

Lizzie said: “A fun pattern to mix and match!”

Megan Elliot

Megan said: “Fantastic pattern and so versatile! My next version is using oversized towels for the beach!”

LindsayLaM & Fam

Lindsay said: “This is such a fun, versatile pattern that can be worn as a short sleeved cardigan or made with warmer fabrics as a nice jacket with personality. My 6 year old daughter loved this pattern because “It’s a little bit of my style and a little bit of yours, mommy!” “

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Every time I see the other testers’ One Cardigans, I get so happy! This is what’s so wonderful about sewing your own clothes: you can always express yourself and make something totally unique, and it’s so easy with this versatile pattern! Great job, Irene! 🙂 Lisa